A person speaking at a podium with the Mexican coat of arms, a Mexican flag to the left, and a mural of a woman with a flag in the background. — The president asks for the USMCA to prevail | La Derecha Diario

Camara — The president asks for the USMCA to prevail | La Derecha Diario

Sheinbaum Demanded Respect for the Usmca Even Though Morena Has Put It at Risk

The president asked not to affect the relationship with the USA despite her party having pushed for reforms against the USMCA framework.

27/02/2025 10:07:00h

Editorial Team

Call to Respect USMCA

In a recent statement, President Claudia Sheinbaum requested the United States government to prioritize the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) before considering the imposition of new tariffs on Mexican products.

Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong and stable trade relationship between both countries, highlighting that the USMCA is essential for the economic development of the region.

Despite Sheinbaum's request, Trump has stated that tariffs on Mexico will be imposed in April. | La Derecha Diario

Internal Reforms Generate Controversy

Despite this call, Sheinbaum's administration has pushed for constitutional reforms that contravene the provisions of the USMCA.

These modifications have raised concerns among trade partners, as they have been interpreted as a violation of the agreements established in the treaty.

Larry Rubin, president of the American Society of Mexico, warned that these changes could lead to a renegotiation of the USMCA in 2026, instead of the planned review, due to significant alterations in the Mexican legal framework.

A group of people in a legislative chamber raise Mexican flags and fists in a sign of protest or celebration.

Citizens protesting in the Senate when the judicial reform was being discussed | La Derecha Diario

Reforms Against the USMCA

The recent reforms pushed and approved by the ruling party have challenged the regulatory framework of the important trade agreement between both nations, highlighting the judicial one, which according to analysts, compromises the guarantee of legal certainty for investors.

Moreover, the disappearance of autonomous bodies responsible for inhibiting bad practices toward consumers and overseeing state exercise are also actions that call into question the actions of the Morena administration.

A gray-haired man with a serious expression next to logos of Mexican institutions such as INAI, COFECE, and IFT.

Former President López Obrador was one of the main promoters of the disappearance of autonomous organizations. | La Derecha Diario

Inconsistencies in Trade Policy

The apparent contradiction between Sheinbaum's call to respect the USMCA and the reforms promoted by her government has been subject to criticism. Analysts point out that, while seeking to avoid the imposition of tariffs by the United States, the internal actions could be undermining the trust and stability that the treaty aims to guarantee among member countries.

This situation highlights the need for coherence in Mexico's internal and external policies to ensure compliance with international commitments and maintain healthy trade relations with its main partners.

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